Marvel Drops New Trailer for ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’
The MCU Phase 5 kicks off this February with the third installment of the ‘Ant-Man’ franchise; Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly reprise their titular roles.
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘Making of The Rings of Power’ BTS Bonus Content
Prime Video drops eight segments of bonus content for their epic Middle Earth fantasy adventure series, now available through X-Ray, which include unreleased footage, interviews with cast and crew, the creation of costumes, and much more.
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DNEG Announces New Sydney Studio
Slated to open in early 2023 with award-winning VFX Supervisor and Australian national Andrew Jackson at the helm, the studio will lead the visual effects production on George Miller’s highly anticipated ‘Mad Max’ prequel ‘Furiosa’ - coming in 2024.
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Rising Sun Pictures Co-Founder Tony Clark Named VES Fellow
In recognition of his contributions to the VFX industry, the 30-year industry veteran was honored on October 14 at the Visual Effects Society’s celebration in Los Angeles.
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Rising Sun Pictures Ups Jennie Zeiher to President
Co-Founder Tony Clark passes the operational torch to the long-time RAP exec, freeing him up to focus on long-term business strategy.
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The Sheer Enormity of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s Unprecedented VFX
Prime Video’s epic, $500 million fantasy series delivers its first-class ticket to middle earth with more 10,000 visual effects shots delivered by 20+ VFX studios and tech vendors.
Rising Sun Pictures Delivers the Gods on Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
The studio produced over 300 VFX for Taika Waititi and Marvel Studio’s latest MCU action-adventure, including the film’s impressive opening and closing sequences.
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Hammering Out the VFX in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
Production VFX supervisor and cat enthusiast Jake Morrison talks lighting breakthroughs, VR magic, how to differentiate your shadow creatures, and how to make a dumpling god – all in a day’s work on Marvel Studios’ fourth outing in the Norse god franchise, now playing in theaters.
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The Fuse Group Names Amelie Poitras President of FOLKS VFX Studio
Company veteran succeeds Sebastien Bergeron, recently named CEO of the parent company that also owns FuseFX, Rising Sun Pictures, and El Ranchito.
Autodesk Announces ‘Virtual Vision Series’ for FMX 2022
Industry leaders join the software giant to provide insights on modern production challenges; sessions include ‘Emerging Trends in M&E: What Students Need to Know,’ ‘Bringing the Characters of ‘Magic: The Gathering’ to Life,’ and ‘Modeling Madness: Experimenting in 3ds Max.’
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Sébastien Bergeron Named The Fuse Group CEO
The co-founder of recently acquired VFX studio FOLKS will succeed David Altenau, who’ll become Chairman of the parent organization that also includes FuseFX and Rising Sun Pictures.
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Johnny Fisk Named FuseFX President
Previous head of LA studio and global VP of production will lead biz development group and continue focusing on the company’s expansion.
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Weta FX Delivers a Monstrous 3rd Act for ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’
Leading VFX studio creates the mythical Great Protector dragon, demonic Dweller-in-Darkness, and an army of little demons for Marvel Studios’ first film to feature an Asian super hero.
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TRIXTER Goes Full Morris on ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’
The VFX studio delivers 237 shots, including the adorable, faceless, and furry four-winged Dijiang sidekick, in Marvel Studios’ first Asian super hero film.
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It’s A Jungle Out There for Rising Sun Pictures’ ‘Shang-Chi’ VFX
Studio delivers nearly 300 shots depicting the village of Ta Lo and its lush, expansive jungle environs that included mountains, ancient forests, lakes, and rice paddies, along with a huge amount of natural looking vegetation, on Marvel Studios' first film to feature an Asian super hero.
Folks VFX Adds Fourth Studio
Company opens new facility in Saguenay to capitalize on increased visual effects demand in Québec; move expected to create 60-70 new jobs.
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Rising Sun Pictures Recreates Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Projects for ‘Candyman’
Studio delivers more than 100 VFX shots, focusing on the photorealistic rebuild of Chicago’s notorious public housing complex circa 1992, as well as the ghostly killer’s prosthetic hand, Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele’s spiritual sequel to the 1992 cult horror classic.
Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Arrives August 31 on Digital
This summer’s hit comedy adventure stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in a thrilling journey through the Amazon to find an ancient tree said to cure illness and injury; based on Disneyland’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ ride, the film hits 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 16.
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Dwayne Johnson Gets Us Ready for Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’
Coming July 30, the epic adventure down the Amazon, inspired by the Disneyland ride, also stars Emily Blunt, with VFX by ILM, DNEG, Weta Digital, Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX, and UPP; see the trailer and Johnson announce his role in the film.
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FuseFX Acquires Rising Sun Pictures
Leading VFX company continues its expansion efforts with purchase of Australia-based high-end visual effects studio; combined companies will have close to 800 artists in eight locations around the globe.
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Rising Sun Pictures Expands as Australian Production Bounces Back
Studio’s business growth enhanced by Australia’s strong COVID-19 response, generous government incentives, and Australia’s PDV offset; creative team to top 225 at Adelaide location.
Rising Sun Pictures and UniSA Create Hands-On VFX Training Program
South Australia’s booming movie industry has created a demand for skilled VFX artists; RSP and University partner to train and provide home-grown talent to bolster burgeoning industry.
Autodesk Vision Series Going Virtual September 9-11
Free sessions spotlight the latest CG technology, trends, and techniques as well as practical discussions about navigating a changing industry in the shadow of the global pandemic.
Rising Sun Pictures Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Adelaide, South Australia-based VFX production house today marks 25 years creating visual effects for some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
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Visual Effects Society Announces 2020 Board of Directors
Mike Chambers returns for his sixth term as committee chair.
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